180 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 180 Carl Street, owned by Peak Investments LLC, has undergone significant renovation activity since 2013, with particular focus on addressing safety compliance issues. The property faced several major violations in late 2013 regarding unauthorized modifications, including the installation of skylights and air/light wells, which were later the subject of multiple work permits and inspections. A pattern of fire safety concerns emerged between 2014-2016, including multiple blocked exits, combustible materials, and sprinkler system modifications, though these issues were generally marked as "Condition Corrected" upon reinspection.

Building permits show substantial improvements including kitchen renovations in units 1, 2, 3, and 4, laundry hookups installations, and electrical system upgrades between 2014-2016, with units receiving modernized features such as dishwashers, washers/dryers, and updated electrical systems. The most critical safety-related work occurred during 2015-2017, including the installation of partial sprinklers in storage rooms and common areas, compliance with multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs), and the controversial change of means of egress requirements. The building experienced several complaints regarding construction practices between 2014-2017, including work without proper permits, debris management issues, and concerns about construction hours.

Recent maintenance includes plumbing work in 2020 with sewer replacement and an attempted tankless water heater installation in 2023. The property has had multiple graffiti incidents documented through 311 calls in 2023, primarily involving offensive tags requiring removal. While many of the earlier safety and compliance issues have been addressed through various permits and inspections, the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance and compliance work rather than proactive building care.